Dr. Susan Wingo

11/27/2021

This has the potential to be a game-changer for people with Type 1 Diabetes.

A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease.

08/23/2021

Regardless of your stance on masks, social distancing, and vaccines, please read this. If you are infected with COVID, or if you are exposed and have a immunocompromising condition or medication, monoclonal antibodies could save your life!

Regeneron is FREE. It can be used up to 7-10 days after onset of symptoms; the sooner the better. You do have to meet certain criteria to receive it, including age, underlying medical conditions, and current symptoms. It is intended for moderately ill people to try to keep them out of the hospital.

Finding a place to get Regeneron can be tricky. It is smart to check in advance with your personal physician and/or local hospital(s). In Amarillo, both BSA and NWTH have Regeneron. Amarillo Medical Specialists offers this treatment to our current patients.

Millions are eligible for the therapy but may not be aware it exists.

08/21/2021

Regardless of your stance on masks, social distancing, and vaccines, please read this. If you are infected with COVID, or if you are exposed and have a immunocompromising condition or medication, monoclonal antibodies could save your life!

Regeneron is FREE. It can be used up to 7-10 days after onset of symptoms. You do have to meet certain criteria to receive it, including age, underlying medical conditions, and current symptoms. It is intended for moderately ill people to try to keep them out of the hospital.

Finding a place to get Regeneron can be tricky. It is smart to check in advance with your personal physician and/or local hospital(s). In Amarillo, both BSA and NWTH have Regeneron.

Millions are eligible for the therapy but may not be aware it exists.

08/01/2021

ReliOn has expanded to include NovoLog insulin in vials and pens. This is the first pen option for ReliOn. Because NovoLog is prescription only, ReliOn NovoLog will require a prescription unlike ReliOn’s Novolin products which are available over-the-counter (without a prescription).

More here:

ReliOn NovoLog will be available at Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies for $72.88 per vial and $85.88 per box of five FlexPens.

04/07/2021

Get vaccinated and be safe. Follow these guidelines to keep others safe.

01/30/2021

I just finished reading a fascinating, if long, USA Today article chronicling the development of the Moderna vaccine.

First it provides details about how it was the scientific community was so prepared to develop this vaccine so rapidly, through the first injection of a test subject on Mar 16, just 5 days after the March 11 cancellation of the NBA game between the Jazz and Thunder because a Jazz player’s test had returned positive that started the domino-like suspension of sports seasons, in-person education, and any semblance of normality, through expanded testing, delay to recruit more minority participation, and better-than-hoped-for-results and eventual EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) to its fielding.

Credit for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine belongs in part to discoveries dating back 15 years. The team behind it was inspired by two infant deaths.

01/10/2021

For my followers in Amarillo:

The Potter-Randall Bicounty Health District and City of Amarillo Public Health Dept are receiving allotments of COVID-19 vaccine.

They are running a vaccine clinic out of the Civic Center when vaccine is available. To find out if vaccine is available, follow their page*, or check on Amarilloalerts.com for up to date information and which groups are eligible at this time.

* https://www.facebook.com/cityofamarillopublichealth/

United pharmacies on Bell/45th, W Amarillo Blvd, Georgia (Market Street), and River Road have received allocations.

Clinics that have received vaccine include Texas Tech Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. Also, Women’s and Children’s Healthcare Center, E AMA Blvd; Hillside Family Health on Bell, and Joy Medical Clinic on Western.

We hope to have vaccine available for patients at Amarillo Medical Specialists in the near future.

As of 9:30 am on January 6, 2020, The Amarillo Public Health Department has completed its current supply of the COVID-19 vaccine under the state of Texas’ Phase 1B Allocation Program and is postponing further immunizations at the walk-in clinic at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.Immunizations at...

12/15/2020

This is good information from the Texas Medical Association showing different risk levels for various winter activities.

Vaccines are coming, although not in time for the holidays. Live to celebrate another year!

11/23/2020

Heads up! In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, we are closing at noon on Wednesday (phones cut off at 11:30), and will remain closed until 8:00 Monday morning. Please plan ahead.

Although this year’s celebrations will be different because of the pandemic, there is still much to be thankful for. Be safe!